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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Stepwagon. Check any Stepwagon by registration number below.

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80.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.0%

vs Honda Avg

22

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Honda Stepwagon — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Stepwagon has an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, which is 8.0 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Stepwagon is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Honda Stepwagon fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. If you are preparing your Stepwagon for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Honda Stepwagon, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda Stepwagon performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 257 vehicles

84.0%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

15.0%

Mileage at 3yr

141k mi

2020

Based on 249 vehicles

79.9%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

13.2%

Mileage at 3yr

142k mi

Mileage at 5yr

169k mi

2019

Based on 275 vehicles

78.9%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

27.2%

Mileage at 3yr

145k mi

Mileage at 5yr

132k mi

2018

Based on 241 vehicles

75.5%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

20.4%

Mileage at 5yr

165k mi

2017

Based on 281 vehicles

71.5%Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

22.8%

Mileage at 5yr

161k mi

2016

Based on 280 vehicles

71.4%Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

32.1%

2015

Based on 256 vehicles

69.1%Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

23.2%

Mileage at 10yr

197k mi

2014

Based on 333 vehicles

91.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

4.3%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

2013

Based on 1,026 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2012

Based on 965 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Mileage at 10yr

107k mi

2011

Based on 960 vehicles

82.9%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

15.2%

2010

Based on 1,381 vehicles

84.1%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

15.3%

2009

Based on 667 vehicles

82.8%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

15.0%

2008

Based on 632 vehicles

81.0%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

17.0%

2007

Based on 270 vehicles

69.6%Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

35.8%

2006

Based on 154 vehicles

76.6%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

18.4%

2005

Based on 269 vehicles

75.5%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

21.1%

2004

Based on 276 vehicles

82.6%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

13.0%

2003

Based on 153 vehicles

81.0%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

20.2%

2002

Based on 81 vehicles

71.6%Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

31.7%

2001

Based on 59 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.8%

0

Based on 3,111 vehicles

82.0%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda Stepwagon

The most common reasons a Honda Stepwagon fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

5.2%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.7%
3

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

3.6%
4

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.8%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.2%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.1%

Front Nearside

4.3%

Rear Offside

3.9%

Honda Stepwagon — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Stepwagon MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Stepwagon?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Stepwagon is 80.3% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Stepwagon?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda Stepwagon are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (5.2%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.7%), Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (3.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda Stepwagon reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, the Honda Stepwagon is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda Stepwagon?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda Stepwagon?
Typical mileage for the Honda Stepwagon: 140,566 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Stepwagon to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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